Get ready for the 21st century global business world
Gain the knowledge and skills offered through the business administration program to become a successful, ethical leader. Whether you’re interested in accounting, economics, finance, international commerce, government policy, marketing or management, BC will prepare you for today’s business world. Apply what you learn in case analyses, team projects and presentations, and experiential learning opportunities. You’ll develop the critical thinking, communication and problem-solving skills you need for your career.
What to Expect in the Business Administration Program
Choose a concentration in accounting, finance, financial economics, marketing, or organizational management.
Complete 45 credit hours of business administration coursework designed to help you build the skills needed for career success
Business Courses and Curriculum
You’ll take a core set of business courses covering business principles, microeconomics, accounting, finance, management, marketing, and informational systems. Additional courses focus on leadership, networking and practical experience through advanced coursework and internships.
Learn from faculty with real-world business experience.
Collaborate with a local business in the entrepreneurship class.
Gain hands-on experience through internships.
Required Courses Meet the Faculty
M.S. in Human Resource Management
Advance your career with Bridgewater College’s master’s program in human resource management. Designed for emerging professionals and recent graduates, this program helps you become a strategic, forward-thinking leader equipped to navigate today’s evolving workplace.
Learn more about the M.S. in Human Resource Management program
Career Paths with a Business Administration Degree
Pursue careers in accounting, banking, entrepreneurship, human resources, real estate, sales and more. Graduates of the business administration program have built careers at organizations such as the Federal Reserve Bank, Rosetta Stone, Dell, Nielsen Builders and Deloitte Consulting, among others. Career paths include:
- Accountant
- Branch Manager
- Budget Specialist
- Business Owner
- Finance Specialist
- Founder/Co-Founder
- General Manager
- Human Resource Associate
- Marketing Manager
- Operations Manager
- Project Manager
- Real Estate Agent
- Sales Manager
- Talent and Learning Specialist
Chart your path
Learn more about career paths, employment and advancement in the field of business administration from Business Administration Information.
Jessica Burtner ’06 is a Project Manager for Dominion Energy. Jessica believes athletics greatly contributed to her success at BC and later in life. Referring to her softball team, she said, “from my first day on campus, I already had a family I could rely on.” She got her start in banking and gained valuable skills to move on to project management. “No matter what your interests are, there is a BC alum out there who had the same interests and can provide you with information, internships or career paths to help you achieve your goals.”
Andrew credits his involvement with student group StepUp for his ability to work with a team, knowing when to take charge and when to step aside to support others. This experience gave him the confidence to start his own media production company in Los Angeles, CA after graduating. “Looking back on course projects with classmates, I remember small details, little victories, moments in my life where I could be proud of what I did and what we did.”
Jimmie completed an internship at a local printing company while working with BC faculty to create a forecast model that was later implemented at multiple facilities. After graduation, he worked as a Cost Accountant for Cargill while completing his MBA at James Madison University. Today, he manages a Cargill facility. “The BC curriculum was by far the most powerful and most influential factor in my success.”
Clubs for Business Administration Majors
Get involved in clubs that build professional knowledge, communication and leadership skills such as the Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO) and the Society for Human Resource Management. Be active in club administration, fundraising and event planning.
Collegiate Entrepreneurs’ Organization (CEO), the premier entrepreneurship network in North America, promotes a spirit of entrepreneurship and encourages college students to seek opportunity through enterprise creation. In addition to regular meetings, Bridgewater CEO activities include bringing entrepreneurial guest speakers to campus, hosting “Getting to Know an Entrepreneur” events, sponsoring students to the national CEO conference in Chicago, supporting members to attend the Self-Employment in the Arts (SEA) annual conference and joint-venturing with the Greater Ashby Business Council of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County Chamber of Commerce to host an annual Business Expo. Membership in CEO is open to all BC students regardless of major.
Advisor: Maria Lugo
Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), BC Chapter, is part of a nationally recognized organization that’s committed to advancing the human resource profession. Provides professional development for human resource professionals.
Advisor: Roslyn Vargas
Website: wp.bridgewater.edu/shrm
Questions? Contact Us!
- Dr. Holly A. Caldwell-Taylor, Department Chair
- 540-828-5774
- hcaldwell@bridgewater.edu
